May 2014 Blog | The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.

What Questions To Ask A Personal Injury Attorney?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 31, 2014

There are a number of questions to ask before working with a personal injury attorney. The right lawyer for a case is typically one who has the experience necessary to win a particular case, and has ...

How Do Personal Injury Lawyers Get Paid?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 31, 2014

Personal injury lawyers make money by winning personal injury cases in court or by settling personal injury case out of court. For the majority of personal injury cases, a personal injury lawyer will ...

Can You Sue A Nurse For Medical Malpractice?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 28, 2014

Nurses, like doctors, can be found liable for improperly treating a patient. Yes, a nurse can be sued for medical malpractice if it can be proven that the healthcare provider failed to competently ...

David Perecman Weighs in On Dual School Bus Collision

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 28, 2014

Two school buses collided at an intersection on Long Island after one of the buses ran a stop sign. Only one child was on-board at the time of the accident. The crash was caught on video, reported CBS ...

What Is A Motorcycle Crash Bar?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 28, 2014

Motorcycle crash bars are hoop-shaped bars mounted on the frame of the bike that can help protect riders in certain types of motorcycle accidents by keeping the weight of the bike off the rider’s ...

Are Car Accidents Civil Or Criminal?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 27, 2014

Car accidents are usually civil incidents, however, there are several ways in which an accident can escalate and become a criminal offense. Hit and Run. When a driver accidentally hits another vehicle ...

Can A Car Accident Cause Epilepsy?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 26, 2014

A car accident can cause epilepsy. One of the most frequent causes of epilepsy and seizure disorders is traumatic brain injury. The initial injury can be mild, moderate or severe. Typically, however, ...

Can Child Support Be Garnished From Workers Compensation?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 25, 2014

In the state of New York, child support can be garnished from workers’ compensation. New York State court takes into account many sources of money as income for child support purposes. Workers’ ...

DWI Driver Hits Pedestrian

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 25, 2014

There are, unfortunately, dangers all around, no matter how we try to keep safe. Many of these dangers come from the recklessness or carelessness of others, from someone failing to properly mark a wet ...

When Do Most Construction Accidents Happen?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 24, 2014

Construction is one of the most dangerous occupations. More than workers of other industries, construction workers experience fatal and non-fatal injuries from accidents that require them to take time ...

Man Riding On Back of Food Service Truck Seriously Injured

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 21, 2014

Accidents are expensive. While insurance can be very helpful, sometimes it can’t (or won’t) cover all the necessary costs for recovery, including repairs, medical bills, compensation for time away ...

11 People Injured in Crash Involving School Bus

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 20, 2014

Usually, the roads are safe enough. Millions of people drive to and from wherever they need to be, every day, without incident. Every so often, however, we encounter those who do not observe the laws, ...

Metro-North to Implement New Safety Measures

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 20, 2014

Transportation, whether public or private, has its share of unfortunate accidents. Sometimes, these accidents are completely unavoidable. At other times, they are the result of negligence or ...

Brockport Contractor Suffers Electric Shock

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 19, 2014

Some jobs are more dangerous than others. This is a fact that will probably never change. Still, everyone should be able to go to work and expect a certain degree of safety. There are books full of ...

Several Children Injured When Bounce House Picked Up by Wind

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 17, 2014

A major concern to every parent, and to society itself, is the safety of our children. We expect that those who touch the lives of our children would work to keep them safe — teachers, school bus ...

Can A Car Accident Cause Carpal Tunnel?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 17, 2014

A car accident can cause carpal tunnel . Carpal tunnel is a painful disorder that affects the wrist and hand. Bones and other tissues in a person’s wrist form the carpal tunnel which is a narrow ...

Can You Go On Vacation While On Workers Compensation?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 16, 2014

Yes, you CAN go on vacation while on workers’ compensation. People are allowed to continue to enjoy their lives as best they can even with an injury. However, keep in mind, Pursuit magazine,an ...

Can U Get Fibromyalgia From A Car Accident?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 14, 2014

Physical or emotional trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been linked to fibromyalgia, reports the Mayo Clinic . This means a car accident can trigger the symptoms of ...

What Type of Accident Kills Most Construction Workers?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 13, 2014

There are four leading causes of fatalities on construction sites. Three out of five (59%) construction worker deaths in 2009 could be attributed to one of these causes. The types of construction ...

Can A Car Accident Cause Depression?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 12, 2014

Car accidents can cause long-term stress that can eventually lead to depression. According to WebMD Health News , a car accident can cause depression. Like other types of traumatic or stressful ...

40-year-old Cyclist Killed in Accident

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 12, 2014

Not all accidents are fender-benders that can be solved with the exchange of personal information and a call to the insurance company. Some of them have far worse consequences, including serious ...

What Does A Personal Injury Lawyer Handle?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 12, 2014

Almost any case a personal injury lawyer handles falls under tort law. In tort cases, the main goal is for an injured person to be compensated financially or “made whole” for all losses stemming from ...

5 Teens Killed in Head-on Crash

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 10, 2014

Accidents happen. That’s just a reality of life. Unfortunately, these accidents can have tragic results, leading to losses than can never be replaced. These are sometimes cases where legal ...

What HGTV Host Was Killed In A Motorcycle Accident?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 9, 2014

Bill Beckwith, the co-host of HGTV’s home-improvement show “Curb Appeal,” died in a motorcycle crash on Monday, December 2, 2013. He was 38 years old. HGTV’s Bill Beckwith was killed when his ...

Can You Use A Car Seat After An Accident?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 8, 2014

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), child restraint manufacturers, and personal injury lawyers at The Perecman Firm all recommend that child safety seats be replaced following ...